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BMW i8 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,365

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $113,537

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,991

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $104,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
Modeli8Mazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $140,700 $23,145
Base Invoice $130,125 $22,144
Giga World 2,000  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Giga World 1,820  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Options (change) 2,000 2,345
Options (change) 1,820 1,972
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $139,902 $26,365
Total Invoice $129,147 $24,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $108,822
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,803
Model Year20162018
Modeli8Mazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20215/45-18
Total Price$139,902$26,365
Adjustments for Features-4,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,187$26,365
Total Invoice$129,147$24,991
Adjustments for Features-4,3530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,794$24,991

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
Modeli8Mazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,615$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3530

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
Modeli8Mazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length184.9 in180.3 in
Width76.5 in70.7 in
Height50.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested120045%

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